Newport News Public Schools outsources substitute teachers

NNPS is the second school division on the Peninsula to partner with the firm.

Hampton outsourced its substitutes to the firm last school year after administrators were concerned about taking on additional costs for health-care benefits under the Affordable Care Act.

Michelle Price, a spokeswoman for Newport News Public Schools, said substitutes will receive the same rate of pay and will remain on the same paycheck cycle.

In addition, Price said substitutes will now have access to a range of benefits including health care, a 401(k) savings plan and other financial incentives. She said the company has already held several orientation sessions since its contract began in July.

"We are very happy to be expanding into our fourth state and look forward to serving the educational professionals, students and parents of the Newport News Public Schools," said Andrew Hall, chief operating officer, Source4Teachers.

"We are invested with these schools to help build strong futures, by increasing efficiency for the schools, improving student productivity and providing significant financial savings — as well as creating new job opportunities for the local economy."

The company will handle recruitment, hiring and training for all substitute teachers that work for the school division. To help with the transition, Price said the company will keep an office and a staff member at NNPS.

"The Source4Teachers (contract) is not a cost-specific contract," Price said. The company will be paid based on its fill-rate for NNPS. They have a 98% fill-rate goal for NNPS for this coming year," she said.

According to a press release, Source4Teachers places more than 6,000 daily and long-term substitutes, para-professionals and support staff for 160 clients in four states.